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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1894
Page
5
Judge Gunster heard the divorce case of Frank Gardner of Dalton against Jessie Gardner. The ground cited is desertion after Jessie, then fifteen, married Gardner six years earlier. Gardner testified she left after three months, returned briefly, then disappeared again, with her whereabouts unknown. testimony corroborated by Mrs. Gardner and Irene Whitman.
The advertisement mentions Thomas FP Leonard selling refrigerators in the city and a visiting Michael Van River from Scott township to see a circus. It also records Alderman actions for an offense and a local official resuming a session, with Guernsey Brothers advertising price cuts.
Decoration Day events will be held Wednesday at city cemeteries with performances, prayers, and graveside music by the Grand Army of the Republic. Programs list roll calls, anthems, benedictions, and floral tributes at Washourn Street, Hyde Park, Cathedral, Forest Hill, Dunmore, and other plots.
An old cess pool under the Morris residence on Washington avenue caused a cave-in when a plank cover broke. The pool, built years ago before Mr Morris owned the property, had not been filled and the ground collapsed, dropping the carth and steps into the hole while workers filled the gap later that day.
Revival services led by evangelist Rev. James Scoville at Trinity Evangelical Church, Luka and Kurat parishes, draw positive results. Attendees accept Christ, pursue the life of faith, and believers are edified. Beoville's discourses are plain, powerful, and convincing urging the unsaved to renounce worldliness.
The message urges readers to seek Christ as the essential need. It states holiness is not a hobby but a degree that enables loving God with all heart mind soul and strength, promising full satisfaction. Services at 7.80 this evening and 10.00 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. tomorrow are highlighted as special.
Testimony heard before Judge Archard on the petition to commit Maud Carey seven to the House of Refuge from the Home for the Friendless. The seven year old, transferred from the North Abington district, is described as a chronic addict. home managers fear she may contaminate other children. No order made yet.
Mrs. Phillips of Providence was assaulted by her husband in their home near Leggett's Creek shaft. He returned drunk, struck her with an iron poker, severing arteries in her leg. She fled to a neighbor's house where the weapon was taken away. Dr. Sureth attended her, noting weakness from blood loss and shock.
Four insane men confined at the police station yesterday. Rev W Saat to occupy Green Ridge Presbyterian pulpit tomorrow. Drews in The Rivals and The Road to Ruin seats on sale at Academy of Music box office. Lackawanna river wake causes delay on Parker Street bridge project. County land sale set for June 11 after tax payment adjustments. New post office established at Jessup between Carbondale and Scranton. Pedestrian club excursion to Mount Lookout planned. D Beck Tailor offers spring and summer fabrics at Linden street station.
Dickie delivered a speech before a crowded Frothingham Theater audience. The address highlighted community concerns and featured remarks from local officials and prominent residents in attendance.
In Norfolk a large audience heard Prof Samuel Dirkle national Prohibition party chairman lecture on Obstacles to Political Reform He praised the Prohibition cause and predicted near triumphs citing a straight party vote in Nomrous Virginia and urging accountability of mayors and officials to a prohibition aligned party.
The sheriff seized the Pomphoy Mor ton stock of staple and fancy dry goods from Providence and plans to sell at their own store 318 Lackawanna avenue. The assortment includes dress goods silks silks gents furnishing goods hats caps clothing ribbons flowers feathers and millinery sold regardless of value. Watch daily papers for announcement.
Coroner Kelley and a jury investigated the death of 16 year old Patrick McNamara killed at the Von Storoh mine last Monday. Witnesses include Mine Inspector Patrick Diewitt and runner Daniel Haley who confessed involvement in the incident.
An incident on a grade where a man shifted a block from in front of stationary cars led to an uncontrollable sequence. Cars collided with McNamara's train, killing him at a prop. Several witnesses including William Richards and Patrick Campbell were examined but provided little illumination. The jury adjourned to Monday to allow Juror O' Boyle to inspect the accident scene.
The Scranton Press club passes resolutions on the death of David P. Thomas late editor of the Scranton Blade. It honors his character as a patriotic citizen honest business man and devoted husband while expressing deep sympathy for his wife and community.
A district Epworth League meeting at Asbury M E church Green Ridge elected W H Peck chair and approved the title Epworth League union for Scranton and vicinity. Rev Amnsn I Chaffer Rev W H Pearce Rev J C Lencool and Rev Mr Poller spoke as the Bim Pur dague orchestra and several young performers provided the entertainment.
Toe Thicke plans a bound promotional book on Scranton and vicinity covering banking manufacturing and professional interests. It will feature hotograph gravure views of buildings streets and portraits of leading citizens to attract newcomers and serve as city advertisement.
Music Boxes Exclusively Best made by Gautechi Sona at 1640 Chestnut Street Philadelphia. Wonderful orchestral organs priced 85 and 10. Old music boxes repaired with new tunes. Dr Gibbons from New York to visit Scranton office 441 Wyoming Avenue Mondays 8 to 9. CGC Lavnaca dentist Gas and Water building Wyoming Avenue Latent improvements eight years in Scranton.
Stenographers supplied to business men by the day or hour. Scranton Commercial Association Limited offers expert bookkeeping. Address 425 Spruce Street. Advertisement touts Dr. Thomas Electrica Home remedies for rheumatism lumbago neuralgia cramps and colic as unrivaled.
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